Marriage Residency Requirement:

If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse’s death must be provided.

Marriage License Fees:

Most counties have a $30 license fee. Cash is the recommended method of payment, although some counties will take credit cards and charge a third party transaction fee. Please all ahead to your local County Clerk’s office to find out the fee and ask what form of payment is accepted.

Proxy Marriages:

No. Proxy marriages are not allowed in Wyoming. Both parties must be present to be legally married.

Cousin Marriages:

No. You cannot marry your cousin in Wyoming.

Common Law Marriages:

Common Law marriages are not recognized in Wyoming.

Marriage Blood Test Wyoming:

No blood test is required in Wyoming.

Name Change:

Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.

To be married in the State of Wyoming, the parties must be 18 years of age or older.

If either member of the couple is under 18 years of age, but between the ages of 16 and 18, the couple must have a notarized consent form signed by a parent/legal guardian with them when applying for the marriage license.

If either member of the couple is under 16, the license may be obtained only with the court order of a Wyoming District Judge.

Marriage Officiants Wyoming:

A marriage ceremony in Wyoming may be performed by a district judge, county judge, federal judge, court commissioner, Justice of the Peace, or by any licensed or ordained minister or bishop.

Marriage Witnesses

Two witnesses are required at the marriage ceremony.

Expiration Date of Marriage License:

A Wyoming marriage license is valid for one year from it’s date of issue.

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. For more information regarding Wyoming marriage license records please visit www.health.wyo.gov.

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